DIY Furniture Makeover Ideas

DIY Furniture makeover ideas. Turning trash into treasure or building your own DIY furniture is an appealing idea, for sure!

We’ve all thought about tackling a DIY furniture project, but how many of us have actually done it?

I’ve put together a complete office and crafting area in our house and gathered a bunch of DIY projects from the blogosphere to share with you today!

10 DIY Furniture Projects, Hacks and Makeovers

DIY Furniture Projects and Inspiration

If it’s DIY inspiration you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve put together a list of 10 DIY Furniture Makeover Ideas that will give you plenty of inspiration to tackle your own furniture makeover or build.

Use the ideas below to figure out what type of furniture project you want to tackle.

Take a peek at the color pallets and see which colors will fit best in your house.

Browse through all of them, follow the links to see the entire project.

I hope these DIY furniture projects will help inspire you to tackle your own project!

DIY Hallway Storage Lockers


This kids locker project is a perfect addition to your mudroom, hallway, or even kids’ room.

DIY Hallway or Mudroom Storage Lockers

This really would look great anywhere! Not only does the color pop and scream fun.

It’s a practical use project to help keep your home clutter-free.

Check out this project at One Creative Mommy.


IKEA Side Table Hack

Have you ever hacked an IKEA piece? We’ve got a couple of IKEA hacks for you today.

Let’s begin with this IKEA side table hack.

DIY IKEA Side Table Hack

It’s a great project that turns a plain ole side table into a beautiful statement piece.

It’s surprising how a whitewash finish can help this side table fit into the decor perfectly.

See more of this DIY project at The Thinking Closet.

Wood Tilt-Out Trash Can Cabinet


Hide your ugly trashcan with a built from scratch Wood Tilt-Out Trash Can Cabinet!

This is a fun and fairly easy project that almost any DIYer can tackle.

DIY Wood Track Cabinet

Not only is a trash can cabinet a great way to hide your unsightly garbage, it adds functionality and style to your kitchen.

Your garbage is now concealed by a great piece of furniture.

Atop the trash can cabinet, you can decorate with flowers, plants, containers, mail basket – the possibilities are endless!

Learn more about this project at By Dawn Nicole.

IKEA Dresser DIY Makeover


Here’s the next IKEA hack we promised you. The IKEA Dresser DIY Makeover, turn your plain old IKEA dresser into a statement piece with this IKEA hack!

How To Makeover an IKEA Dresser; DIY

This project takes a plain old dresser and turns it into a piece that’s worthy of any bedroom.

You’d be surprised what a little trim and paint can do.

DIY Family Computer Work Station


Finding space for everyone to work on their projects, schoolwork or simply keeping entertained at the computer is difficult.

This family computer workstation highlights a desk that is big enough for the whole family to stretch out and get some work done.

DIY Computer Station

Plus, it’s budget-friendly, too!

Check out this project at One Creative Mommy.

Koppang IKEA Chest of Drawers Makeover


The Koppang IKEA 3 drawer chest gets turned into a wonderful Ombre Chest of Drawers in this IKEA hack makeover!

Dressing up the front of this chest of drawers certainly gives it a whole new look.

IKEA Dresser Hack and Makeover

With this DIY furniture makeover, this IKEA chest really pops!

Learn how you can tackle this project at Crafts on Sea.

Whitewashed Fjell Wardrobe


I told you we had some IKEA hacks today!

Here’s the Fjell Wardrobe from IKEA with a whitewash finish and pallet shelving inside.

IKEA Wardrobe Hack using Pallets

This DIY furniture makeover begins with a plain wardrobe and turns it into a proud piece of functioning art.

Learn more about this project at The Thinking Closet.

Roll-Top Desk Makeover


They’re everywhere! Roll-top desks seem to be everywhere and most of them have one thing in common. They’re ugly!

But, they don’t need to be ugly, you too can transform your roll top desk into a masterpiece!

How To DIY Makeover a Roll-Top Desk

A little bit of elbow grease, some paint, and a weekend of your time can give you a new statement piece that will wow everyone who sees it!

This project is brought to you by The Thinking Closet.

Barrel Cane Chair Makeover


We all have an ugly chair that needs a makeover and here is a great piece of inspiration to help you get started on your DIY project.

How to Makeover a Barrel Cane Chair

Using metallic paint, this chair has been transformed into a lovely white and gold showstopper.

See the before pictures and learn how this project was completed at By Dawn Nicole.

DIY Ana White Hutch & Console


Build it from scratch! This awesome hutch and console were built from scratch.

If you have a wall in your home that needs a splash of color and some organization, this DIY project might be exactly what you’re looking for.

DIY Hutch and Console

See how this amazing piece of furniture was constructed over at By Dawn Nicole.

DIY Hand Painted Footstool


If you’re looking for a way to jazz up an ordinary footstool, you’ve found it here.

This color combination gives this footstool a whole new look.

DIY Footstool, Hand Painted

Take an old footstool and give it new life with a fresh paint job and a cute design.

Learn more about this project at Mama of 3 Munchkins.

Aren’t these furniture makeovers just cool? Do you have a piece of furniture you’re going to reuse, repurpose or refinish?

Feel free to leave a comment here or drop me a line through email if you have any questions or want to share your project!

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  1. What beautiful furniture all this has been turned into. I love the blue colors!

  2. Debra @A Frugal Friend says:

    Oh my goodness, my head is filled with great brainstorming ideas now. And those IKEA hacks – I’m thinking about what I can do in my house!!

  3. Don’t forget yard sales! It’s almost that time of year!!! I’m looking forward to our town-wide yard sale to snag some pieces of furniture that need some TLC!!

  4. Yes, yes, yes!! You’ve picked out two of my favorite ideas from this round up! I love the idea of painting the insides of drawers on pieces and I’m keeping that trick in the back of my mind for those pieces that need an extra ‘pop’! Plus, I’m definitely thinking about doing a spin-off of the tilt out garbage piece and add a place for the recycling container as well! The wheels are spinning here 🙂

  5. These are SO inspiring! I really love the hidden garbage can table hack. The idea of painting the insides of the drawers and doors is super cool too.

  6. I love that KEA Side Table Hack. I know exactly where I’d put it!

  7. I have been wanting to hit goodwill to see what sort of inspiration I could find. Thanks for the cute ideas!

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